
Francis Martin is an illustrator and artist living out in the wilds of Pendle Witch Country, conjuring up pictures for stories by splodging ink and charcoal all over the place. He is a graduate of Cambridge School of Art’s MA in Children’s Book Illustration, who in another life did five BBC Radio 1 John Peel sessions. He loves dogs and travelling across the moors in trains.

George Ermos is an illustrator, maker, and avid reader from England. He works digitally and enjoys illustrating all things curious and mysterious.

Gabriela Gil has worked as an art educator in museums, an illustration teacher and is currently an illustrator. In 2021 she was among the finalists for the 55th Illustrators Exhibition at Bologna Children’s Book Fair. On days off, she loves to take care of the plants, eat carrot cake and walk in the park with her dog Filó.

From an early age Gareth has loved to draw and that passion continues to this day. It’s something he still can’t believe he gets to do for a living. He’s worked on a wide range of projects from greeting cards, editorial illustration and children’s books. When he’s not working, Gareth enjoys football, gaming and movies.
Gabriella Szendrey is a Hungarian illustrator, visual development artist and art director, living and working in Budapest (or hiking in a forest somewhere with her dog). She is fascinated by human connection, folktales, creatures, nature, reading tons of books and trying out way too many art supplies whenever possible.
Georgie Birkett was born in Kent and studied at Brighton University. She has been published all over the world.

Grace Habib started out at a greeting card company as a kids card designer. Soon after, she found her passion as a children’s illustrator. In her free time she enjoys nature parks, visiting local bakeries, and coffee shops. Her favorite baked good is a chocolate croissant.